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½ Qirsh - Abd al-Azīz Hejaz and Nejd and Dependencies
1348 (1930) year| Copper-nickel | 5.1 g | 23.1 mm |
| Issuer | Saudi Arabia › Hejaz and Nejd (1926-1932) |
|---|---|
| King | Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman (1921-1953) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1348 (1930) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Qirsh (1⁄44) |
| Currency | Riyal (1925-1960) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5.1 g |
| Diameter | 23.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#20475 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 53% |
Reverse
Value and date below legend
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
نصف قرش
۱/۲
١٣٤٨
Translation:
Half Qirsh
½
1348
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of traditional Islamic design and modernist influences. The coin's obverse features a portrait of King Abd al-Aziz (also known as Ibn Saud) in a modern, realistic style, while the reverse features a stylized depiction of the Kaaba, the holiest site in Islam, in a more traditional Islamic style. This blend of styles reflects the tension between traditionalism and modernization that was present in Saudi Arabia during the early 20th century.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1348 (1930) | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Qirsh - Abd al-Azīz (Hejaz and Nejd and Dependencies) 1348 (1930) coin.
